Cybersecurity Essentials
To enable ākonga to identify and respond to cybersecurity threats through foundational knowledge of cyber risks, practical use of security tools, and an understanding of legal and ethical responsibilities in digital environments considering Aotearoa New Zealand and global contexts.
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| Course Code | BCIT602 |
| Level | 6 |
| Credits | 15 |
Description
The learning outcomes for this course are:
Evaluate common cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and attack methods in digital systems
Apply basic security tools and techniques to protect systems, data, and users from cyber threats
Analyse legal, ethical, and organisational responsibilities in relation to cybersecurity practices considering Aotearoa New Zealand and global contexts
Delivered as part of the following programmes
- Bachelor of Information and Communications Technologies (General Pathway)
- Bachelor of Information and Communications Technologies (Data Engineering)
- Bachelor of Information and Communications Technologies (Software Engineering)
- Bachelor of Information and Communications Technologies (Network Engineering)